Future Of Online Banking
Posted on February 5th, 2010
No matter where online banking comes from or where it is today, it is most certainly here to stay. As a tool of modern living and as a lifestyle aid, it is absolutely indispensable. The fact is that many services that are now being offered with online banking are almost impossible to avail of in regular banking. This holds even truer for developments that the future of online banking will bring.
Judging by its current popularity and rate of implementation, online banking will increase in scope and user base in the future. Individuals and businesses that have refused to adopt it as a commercial tool before now will not really be left with much choice.
Cisco Increases Q2 Profit, Stock Flat on the News
Posted on February 5th, 2010
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), an expert in networking, posted Q2 results on Wednesday after the bell. Judging by the data, the tech company is holding up okay.
The top line saw an increase of 8%. Net income came in at 40 cents per share, a 25% jump compared to the year-ago number. According to our earnings preview, 35 cents per share was the figure to beat. Score one for management.
The team can also be proud of the gross margin.
Pissed About Credit Card Business Practices? Take Action
Posted on February 5th, 2010
Washington Post recently ran some required reading for all credit card users entitled “Five myths about America’s credit card debt.” Don’t be deceived by the somewhat banal title – this piece is actually very illuminating and broaches some topics not usually discussed in the day-to-day blogosphere.
The last myth is perhaps the most interesting and topical. Here it i
Bank Branding: How Banks Hope to Get Disgruntled Consumers to Stay Loyal
Posted on February 4th, 2010
Did you know that four in ten consumers would consider a broader relationship with their current institution? Yet, more than half of the reviews on our site average a 1-2 star rating, written by consumers who are upset or dissatisfied with their bank.
These same consumers own nearly nine financial products on average, but only 2.5 of them are with any single firm.
Top Scams Targeting College Students
Posted on February 3rd, 2010
Students are faced with the daunting tasks of completing their pre-college studies, applying to numerous colleges, waiting to get accepted and then planning how to pay for their educational pursuits and the expenses that are expected to come with this endeavor. The hunt for financing is on and students as well as parents can be lured in to schemes that are anything but beneficial to them. There exist, in all forms of media, those who are looking to take advantage of the novice student or adult borrower in order to exploit their resources and gain whatever they can from this.
Some of these sales approaches that try to get money from students or their families can be called “scams”. The
Check Printing Companies
Posted on February 3rd, 2010
A check printing company not only prints but also sells and distributes checks to consumers. Consumers use these checks to withdraw funds held in checking or saving accounts in banks and other financial institutions.
Check printing companies are granted the right to advertise and sell checks to consumers. They are required to comply with the Check Printer and Number Act. Check printing companies have the responsibility of verifying the details of new customers such as the accuracy of a person?s name, address, city, state and account number. Verification can be done by way of a recent account statement issued by the bank or a copy of the account agreement.